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Russia's frontline advances slow as Ukraine fights back
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Russia's frontline advances slow as Ukraine fights back

Nearly four and a half years after Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's frontline advances have slowed almost to a halt as Ukrai...

Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group
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Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group

Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses. And, the Vatican declared that the traditionalist So...

Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
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Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'

Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every...

Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops
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Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops

The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism an...

'We can still pull out live victims': LA rescuers join Venezuela quake rescue efforts
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'We can still pull out live victims': LA rescuers join Venezuela quake rescue efforts

In Venezuela, international emergency crews — including a team from LA — are working tirelessly to reach people still missing after last week's devastating eart...

U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions
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U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions

U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to continue discuss...

Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital
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Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital

The large-scale attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city. Many residents took shelter...

Alleged member of hacking group Scattered Spider arrested
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Alleged member of hacking group Scattered Spider arrested

A teenager alleged to be a member of the criminal cyber hacking group Scattered Spider - which was linked to attacks on M&S and Transport for London - has been...

Untold casualties and humanitarian needs: What to know a week from Venezuela's quakes
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Untold casualties and humanitarian needs: What to know a week from Venezuela's quakes

Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country already reeling...

Five people injured after firebomb attacks targeting politicians in Greece
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Five people injured after firebomb attacks targeting politicians in Greece

Three pre-dawn firebomb attacks apparently targeting the residences of members of Greece's governing conservative New Democracy party have left five people in h...

SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship. And, U.S. murder rate nears new low
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SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship. And, U.S. murder rate nears new low

The Supreme Court is expected to make a long-awaited ruling on birthright citizenship today, on the high court's last day of its term. And, the U.S. murder rate...

Explosion in Monaco injures 3, including Ukrainian tycoon
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Explosion in Monaco injures 3, including Ukrainian tycoon

Monaco 's chief prosecutor said the suspect who placed an explosive device that injured three people, including a reported Ukrainian tycoon, acted alone and rem...

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